Posted 16 July, 2026
Senior Court Registry Officer
Ministry of Justice (New Zealand)
Manurewa, AUK, NZ
Full Time
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Job Description
Senior Court Registry Officer – Auckland Family Court This newly established senior role provides Court Registry Officers with the opportunity to step up into a more complex and specialised position, recognising experience, professional judgement and readiness to operate at a higher level. Te Haeata / The Opportunity As a Senior Court Registry Officer (Senior CROs), you will play a critical role in the successful operation of Courts and Tribunals. Working as part of a Registry team, you will contribute to the delivery of quality customer service, efficient and timely case progression, and effective judicial case support. As a Senior CRO, you will apply your advanced expertise, knowledge and experience to resolve complex and technical matters and support the consistent application of court processes and statutory functions. You will also contribute to peer learning and capability development through mentoring, buddying and sharing their knowledge and experience. See the attached position description for a full outline of the role and responsibilities. Ō pūkenga / Skills and Experience To be successful in this role, you will bring strong judgement, sound decision‑making and a proven ability to operate confidently in complex and sensitive situations. We are looking to shortlist candidates who demonstrate: Ability to manage high risk or complex cases Experience mentoring or training others Contribution to process or service improvements Ability to work constructively with diverse stakeholders Resilience and professionalism in challenging environments Mō mātou / About us At Te Tāhū o te Ture – the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to strengthening people's trust in the law of Aotearoa, New Zealand. Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions. Utu ā-tau / Salary The remuneration band for this role is $67,066 to $90,008 – while the appointing salary will be based on skills and experience, we are willing to pay higher in the band to attract strong candidates into this role. Tono mai / Apply To apply, click the Apply button below to be directed to our Careers Website. You can view a detailed position description here, as well as complete an online application form by attaching your CV and cover letter. Applications close on 19 July; however, we will be reviewing CVs as they come in and inviting successful candidates to interview before the close date. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]. #J-18808-Ljbffr